Updated: Chief offers take on skaters using veterans’ memorial
Police Chief David Westrick pointed out that skateboarding is strictly prohibited at the Veterans Memorial Building and he gives officers discretion on enforcement, in light of complaints from an American Legion leader's complaints about it.
City wins statewide award for solar at wastewater plant
The City of Hollister has won a statewide award for the
Speed limit on McCloskey will jump to 55 mph
The speed limit on McCloskey Road between Fairview and San
Rivas announces reelection bid for 2018
Supervisor Robert Rivas isn’t up for re-election until 2018, but he’s decided to announce his run early.
“Running a campaign is an expensive endeavor,” Rivas said Tuesday in announcing his reelection bid. “I’m making the commitment early to run again.”
Rivas will host a re-election launch...
Road builders gave $10k toward Measure P campaign
Supporters of a half-cent countywide sales tax to support road improvements raised nearly $17,500 through April 23, with most of the funds coming from road builders, according to campaign finance records filed with the elections office.
Council supports upgrades in downtown traffic study
Hollister council members Tuesday put their support behind a downtown traffic study—including an extensive list of improvements—but some officials warned how the plan might take many years to complete.
Mayor hosting youth summit to showcase ‘tiny homes’
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez is hosting a special summit next week to showcase designs for possible "tiny homes" for use by homeless residents.
Rally set to protest oil wells near Pinnacles National Park
San Benito Rising, a local environmental group, will be holding a rally called "Draw The Line: Don't Frack the Pinnacles" at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park on Sept. 21 starting at 9:30 a.m.
















